OpenClaw, Open-Source Self-Hosted AI Agent (v2026.3.23)
About OpenClaw
Free, open-source self-hosted AI agent that runs on your machine and performs real tasks autonomously. One-liner install, persistent memory, ClawHub skills marketplace, 20+ chat-app integrations, sandbox or full system access, and support for Claude, OpenAI, or local LLMs via Ollama/Qwen.
Key Capabilities
One-liner install with full system or sandboxed access, runs on any hardware including old Mac Minis
20+ chat-app integrations: WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, Signal, and more
Persistent memory stored as local Markdown, survives restarts and supports hot-reload editing
ClawHub skills marketplace plus self-writing agent skills for extensible automation
Model-agnostic: Claude, OpenAI, Qwen, DeepSeek, or fully local via Ollama for $0 API cost
v2026.3.23: Qwen integration, CSP security hardening, improved CLI cron/doctor commands
Standout Features
Local-First Privacy & Sandbox
Runs entirely on your hardware with optional Docker sandboxing. Data never leaves your device unless you choose a cloud LLM.
20+ Chat-App Integrations
Operates across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, Signal, and 15+ more platforms simultaneously.
ClawHub Skills & Self-Writing Agents
Community marketplace for agent skills, plus agents that write their own skills. From file management to browser automation to multi-agent swarms.
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